ROBOT ARMS / MANIPULATORS

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A robot arm, also known as a robotic manipulator, is a mechanical device designed to mimic the movements and functions of a human arm. It consists of a series of joints with actuators (like motors) and segments (or links) that allow it to move and perform tasks with precision. A robot arm is typically equipped with various tools or end-effectors, such as grippers or welding torches, to perform different functions.

A wide range of applications can benefit from robotic arms or manipulators, especially those that require precision, consistency, and efficiency. The ability of robot arms to be programmed for repetitive tasks makes them essential in environments where accuracy and safety are critical. In industrial settings, robot arms are commonly employed for jobs like welding, painting, assembly, and material handling, where they can work faster and more accurately than humans. Robot arms are also used in fields like healthcare, where they assist in surgeries or handle delicate materials, and in research, where they conduct experiments or handle hazardous substances.

The primary difference between an industrial robot and a collaborative robot (cobot) arm is their interaction with humans and their environments.

Industrial Robots: These are typically larger, faster, and designed to operate in isolated or controlled environments, often within safety cages. They perform tasks like welding and heavy lifting with high speed and precision but require safety measures to keep humans at a distance, as they can be dangerous due to their power and lack of sensitivity to human presence.

Collaborative Robots (Cobots): These are designed to work alongside humans safely. They are equipped with sensors and safety features to detect human presence and stop or slow down to avoid injury. Cobots are generally smaller, more flexible, and easier to program, making them suitable for tasks that require close human-robot collaboration, such as assembly, packaging, or quality inspection. Their design prioritizes user-friendliness and safety, enabling them to assist humans directly without extensive safety barriers.

Here are some of the most common types of robotic arms or manipulators:

Articulated Robot Arm: This is the most common type, featuring multiple joints (often 4 to 6) that resemble a human arm. Each joint can move independently, allowing for a high degree of flexibility and a wide range of motion. These are widely used in manufacturing for tasks like welding, assembly, and material handling.
SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm): SCARA robots have a rigid, vertical axis and flexible horizontal joints, making them ideal for tasks that require precise lateral movements, such as pick-and-place operations, assembly, and packaging.
Cartesian Robot Arm (Gantry Robot): Cartesian robots move in straight lines along the X, Y, and Z axes, providing high precision and stability. They are commonly used for CNC machines, 3D printing, and other applications requiring linear motion.
Delta Robot Arm: Delta robots have three arms connected to a common base, working in parallel to provide high-speed and precise movements. They are often used in lightweight applications like sorting, packaging, or pick-and-place tasks in food and pharmaceuticals.
Cylindrical Robot Arm: This robot arm has a rotary base and moves linearly along a cylinder, providing a cylindrical work envelope. They are used for tasks that require repetitive vertical or horizontal movements, such as machine loading and unloading.
Polar (Spherical) Robot Arm: Polar robots have a rotating base, a telescopic arm, and a rotary joint, allowing them to move in a spherical work envelope. They are often used in tasks like material handling, welding, and painting.
Collaborative Robot Arm (Cobot): Cobots are designed to work alongside humans safely, with built-in sensors and safety features that prevent injury. They are flexible, easy to program, and used for tasks that require human-robot interaction, such as assembly, packaging, and quality inspection.

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RealMan ECO Series Cobots

Compact and cost-effective 6-axis robotic arms offering payloads of 1–5 kg, flexible automation capabilities, and optional force sensing for industrial and service applications.

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Tasks: Handling, Pick-and-Place, Sorting, Light Assembly, Retail Automation, Food & Beverage Ser…

Reach: 355 to 917 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: N/A

Weight: 3.3 to 9.6 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 1 to 5 kg

Repeatability: ±0.05 to ±0.1 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Oct 19, 2026

RealMan Robotics

China

Year: 2018

RealMan RML Series Cobots

Extended-reach, six-axis collaborative robotic arms with a 3 kg payload, precise positioning, and optional force sensing for versatile automation and service applications.

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Tasks: Pick-and-Place, Handling, Sorting, Light Assembly, Inspection, Food & Beverage Service, L…

Reach: 900 to 917 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54

Weight: 10 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 45 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 3 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Oct 19, 2026

RealMan Robotics

China

Year: 2018

RealMan RM65 Series Cobots

Lightweight and versatile 6-axis collaborative robotic arms with a 5 kg payload, compact design, and optional six-axis force sensing for a wide range of applications.

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Tasks: Handling, Pick-and-Place, Sorting, Assembly, Food & Beverage Service, Inspection, Researc…

Reach: 610 to 627 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: N/A

Weight: 7.2 to 7.3 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 45 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 5 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Oct 17, 2026

RealMan Robotics

China

Year: 2018

ROKAE xMate SR Series Cobots

Lightweight, compact, and easy to program, ROKAE's xMate SR Series combines precise force control and collaborative safety for industrial and commercial applications.

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Tasks: Assembly, Handling, Inspection, Machine Tending, Welding, Food & Beverage Service, Wellne…

Reach: 705 to 919 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54

Weight: 13.8 to 16.5 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 3 to 5 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.03 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Oct 16, 2026

ROKAE Robotics

China

Year: 2023

FAIRINO FR Series Cobots

FAIRINO's FR Series combines compact, lightweight cobots with higher-payload models, offering flexible automation solutions for a wide variety of tasks.

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Tasks: Pick-and-Place, Material Handling, Assembly, Welding, Palletising, Inspection, Dispensing…

Reach: 622 to 1900 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54 to IP65

Weight: 10 to 85 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 45 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 3 to 35 kg

Repeatability: ±0.02 to ±0.1 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Oct 13, 2026

FAIRINO

China

Year: 2023

igus ReBeL Cobots

A lightweight and compact cobot family from igus designed for accessible automation, with 4-, 5- and 6-axis configurations plus the smaller education-focused ReBeL KID.

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Tasks: Pick & Place, Assembly, Quality Inspection, Machine Loading, Service & Catering Automatio…

Reach: 313.6 to 664 mm

Number of Axes: 4 to 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP42

Weight: 4 to 8.2 kg

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 0.5 to 3 kg

Repeatability: ± 1 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Other

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Updated: Aug 19, 2026

igus

Germany

Year: 2022

Huayan Robotics Elfin-Ex Explosion-Proof Cobots

Huayan’s Elfin-Ex cobots combine six-axis collaborative movement with positive-pressure explosion protection for hazardous gas and combustible-dust applications.

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Tasks: Spraying and painting, powder coating, material handling, powder injection and filling, a…

Reach: 800 to 1800 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP66

Weight: 25 to 72 kg

Operating Temp.: -20 ℃ to 40 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 7 to 18 kg

Repeatability: ±0.02 to ±0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Other

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Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Huayan Robotics

China

Year: 2023

Rainbow Robotics RB Series Cobots

Rainbow Robotics’ RB Series is a family of six-axis cobots with payloads from 3 to 20 kg and reaches up to 1,900 mm, designed for manufacturing and service automation.

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Tasks: Handling, assembly, fastening, machine tending, welding, grinding, polishing, bonding, pa…

Reach: 730 to 1900 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54 to IP66

Weight: 11 to 75 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 3 to 20 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jul 26, 2026

Rainbow Robotics

South Korea

Year: 2019

JAKA Mini Series Cobots

The JAKA Mini Series focuses on compact, lightweight, and easy-to-deploy cobots for small payload tasks across industry, education, service, and research environments.

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Tasks: Handling, sorting, inspection, flexible assembly, flexible gripping, loading and unloadin…

Reach: 580 to 580 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP40

Weight: 9.4 to 9.9 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 1 to 2 kg

Repeatability: ±0.05 to ±0.1 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jul 08, 2026

JAKA Robotics

China

Year: 2021

DOBOT Nova Series Cobot

The DOBOT Nova Series brings collaborative robot automation into smaller, people-facing spaces such as cafés, restaurants, classrooms, labs, and compact production.

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Tasks: Handling, dispensing, food and beverage, light assembly, inspection, education and traini…

Reach: 500 to 850 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54

Weight: 10.9 to 14 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 2 to 5 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jun 26, 2026

DOBOT

China

Year: 2022

DOBOT CR 30H Cobot

The DOBOT CR 30H is a 30 kg heavy-payload cobot built for fast, stable palletizing and industrial handling where reach, speed, and ruggedness matter.

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Tasks: Palletizing, material handling, machine tending, loading and unloading, packaging, automo…

Max Reach: 1800 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP67

Weight: 98.5 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 50 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: N/A

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall

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Updated: Jun 25, 2026

DOBOT

China

Year: 2025

Doosan E-Series E0509 Cobot

The Doosan E-Series E0509 is a food-and-beverage-focused collaborative robot designed for hygienic, compact, and practical automation in tasks such as coffee making and cooking

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Tasks: Food and beverage handling, coffee preparation, frying support, noodle cooking, ice cream…

Max Reach: 900 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP66

Weight: 22 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 45 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 5 kg

Repeatability: ± 0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Doosan Robotics

South Korea

Year: 2023

Doosan A-Series Cobots

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Tasks: Machine tending, pick-and-place, inspection, packaging, gluing & bonding, air blowing, li…

Reach: 900 to 1200 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54

Weight: 21 to 31 kg

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 45 ℃

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 5 to 9 kg

Repeatability: ±0.03 to ±0.05 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Doosan Robotics

South Korea

Year: 2020

Doosan M-Series Cobots

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Tasks: Assembly, machine tending, welding, polishing & deburring, gluing & bonding, plastic inje…

Reach: 900 to 1700 mm

Number of Axes: 6 DoF

IP Rating: IP54

Weight: 27 to 34 kg

Operating Temp.: N/A

Arm Type: Articulated, Collaborative

Payload: 6 to 15 kg

Repeatability: ±0.03 to ±0.1 mm

Mounting: Floor, Ceiling, Wall, Any desired angle

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Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Doosan Robotics

South Korea

Year: 2018

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ROBOT ARMS / MANIPULATORS

Explore Robot Arms, Robot Manipulators, Industrial Robots, Cobots, SCARA Robot, and More!

Learn About Robot Arms / Manipulators

What Is a Robot Arm or Manipulator?

What Is a Robot Arm Used for?

Industrial vs. Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Arm

What Are Different Types of Robot Arms?

RealMan ECO Series Cobots

RealMan RML Series Cobots

RealMan RM65 Series Cobots

ROKAE xMate SR Series Cobots

FAIRINO FR Series Cobots

igus ReBeL Cobots

Huayan Robotics Elfin-Ex Explosion-Proof Cobots

Rainbow Robotics RB Series Cobots

JAKA Mini Series Cobots

DOBOT Nova Series Cobot

DOBOT CR 30H Cobot

Doosan E-Series E0509 Cobot

Doosan A-Series Cobots

Doosan M-Series Cobots